HARRY HUGHES, Governor

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are deleted since the defined term "physician"
refers, in this article, only to an individual
who is licensed or otherwise authorized to
practice medicine in this State. It is presumed
that only legally, ethically, and professionally
qualified individuals are so authorized to
practice medicine in this State.

As to classes of hospitals, see § 19-307 of this
subtitle.

Defined terms: "Physician" § 1-101
"Unrelated individual" § 19-301

(F)  LICENSE.

"LICENSE" MEANS A LICENSE ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY:

(1)  TO OPERATE A HOSPITAL IN THIS STATE; OR

(2)  TO OPERATE A RELATED INSTITUTION IN THIS
STATE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language added
to allow concise reference to a license issued
under this subtitle.

Defined terms: "Hospital" § 19-301

"Related institution" § 19-301 "Secretary" § 1-101

(G)  NURSING CARE.

"NURSING CARE" MEANS SERVICE FOR A PATIENT THAT IS:

(1)  ORDERED BY A PHYSICIAN; AND

(2)  PROVIDED OR SUPERVISED BY A REGISTERED OR
PRACTICAL NURSE WHO IS LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection formerly appeared as
Article 43, § 556(h).

In item (1) of this subsection, the former word
"requested" is deleted as unnecessary.

The only other changes are in style.

Defined term: "Physician" § 1-101

(H) PERSON.

"PERSON" INCLUDES THIS STATE OR A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived